Military service
Burial/memorial information
Son of William Cowan and of Agnes Cowan (nee Spencer), of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Digital gallery of Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan is remembered on a marker located next to the Cowan family memorial in Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
The Cowan family memorial is the larger monument in this photo. The marker laid flat to the ground next to this memorial includes a dedication to Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan, and is also for David Cowan (1898-1911). Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
A view of the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
Inscription on the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
General view of the Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta. Photo taken September 2010.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan is remembered on a marker located next to the Cowan family memorial in Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
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The Cowan family memorial is the larger monument in this photo. The marker laid flat to the ground next to this memorial includes a dedication to Lance Corporal James Matthew Cowan, and is also for David Cowan (1898-1911). Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
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A view of the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
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Inscription on the Cowan family memorial. Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta.
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General view of the Banff Cemetery, Banff, Alberta. Photo taken September 2010.
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From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 281 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY Italy
The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.
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